Encaustic Paintings

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

In the Light of it All - I offer a Message from Thich Nhat Hahn

In the light of the events that have been happening in Japan, and the escalation of the unthinkable, in this nuclear crisis, it feels as if anything I say here is frivolous. So I just feel like sending an image of healing to all the people affected by this massive, unimaginable happening. With heart felt blessings, for the people of Japan, everyone on the earth and our dear planet..

As we contemplate the great number of people who have died in this tragedy, we may feel very strongly that we ourselves, in some part or manner, also have died.

The pain of one part of humankind is the pain of the whole of humankind. And the human species and the planet Earth are one body. What happens to one part of the body happens to the whole body.

An event such as this reminds us of the impermanent nature of our lives. It helps us remember that what's most important is to love each other, to be there for each other, and to treasure each moment we have that we are alive. This is the best that we can do for those who have died: we can live in such a way that they continue, beautifully, in us.

Here in France and at our practice centers all over the world, our brothers and sisters will continue to chant for you, sending you the energy of peace, healing and protection. Our prayers are with you.